Tactics Corner: Nuri Şahin and Vincent Kompany show tactical nous in Der Klassiker
Nuri Şahin's game plan helped Borussia Dortmund take the lead, but Vincent Kompany responded well to preserve Bayern Munich's unbeaten record. bundesliga.com breaks down the Klassiker tactical battle...
It was clear from the start of the latest edition of Der Klassiker that both teams would have to battle for every yard to get a result - and the coaches were determined to make life as difficult as possible for each other. Dortmund set out their stall by pressing high and intently in a 4-4-2 system with Marcel Sabitzer moving up from midfield alongside frontman Serhou Guirassy.
The Dortmund defence proved to be just as determined and front-footed - with centre-back Waldemar Anton leading the way by winning possession after just 38 seconds when he followed Jamal Musiala high up the field.
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